FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -

LMP Automotive Holdings has named a new chief financial officer, promoting senior corporate controller Robert Bellaflores to the role.

Bellaflores has held that position since April, and was a senior-level executive in the projects division at Steven Douglas & Associates before joining LMP. He had been there since 2006.

Bellaflores’ background also includes time as controller for several public and private companies prior to joining Steven Douglas.

LMP chairman and chief executive officer Sam Tawfik said in a news release, “I, on behalf of myself and LMP’s board of directors, would like to congratulate Mr. Bellaflores for earning the role as CFO.

“Robert has demonstrated his diverse experience and in-depth knowledge of accounting operations, including managing projects and functions relating to all aspects of GAAP, audit and internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and research, internal and external financial reporting, including SEC filings, reporting and compliance,” he said.

Tawfik added: “MP plans to announce additions to senior management personnel in both the accounting and operational departments in the coming weeks to accommodate its rapid growth and M&A strategy.”